Katie Davis MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

• Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
• Owner of RDKate Consulting (www.RDKate.com)
• B.S. Dietetics, Michigan State University, 2006
• M.S. Human Nutrition with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology, Michigan State University, 2011
• Master's Thesis: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Status and Dietary Intake in Overweight and Obese Female College Athletes Versus Sedentary College Students
• Professional Member: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Illinois Dietetic Association, West Suburban Dietetic Association, SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists), NE (Nutrition Entrepreneurs)
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD): 1 of only 501 in the United States
• Previous Employment: Clinical, Division I Collegiate, and Community Clinic Dietitian
• Experienced speaker, writer, and group moderator
• Areas of Expertise:
• Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating
• Intuitive/Mindful Eating
• Sports Nutrition     
• Avid athlete: indoor rock climber, runner, snowboarder, and triathlete
• Avid international traveler: Argentina, Belgium, France, Italy, New Zealand, and Switzerland

"I believe that every food plays an important role in the maintenance of the body. I teach my clients appetite awareness and un-distracted eating, helping each person explore how the body is quite capable of telling us exactly what we need to be eating for the lifestyle we lead. I believe eating should be an enjoyable experience."

Kathryn (Kate) Merkle, MPH, RD, LD

• Registered and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
• BS Dietetics: Colorado State University, 2002
• MPH Public Health: Benedictine University, 2004
• American Dietetic Association Certificate in Childhood & Adolescent Weight Management, 2007
• American Dietetic Association Certificate in Adult Weight Management, 2006
• Specialized training in Psychodrama with Dr. Karen Drucker, Boulder, Colorado 2011
• Experienced facilitator of eating disorder and bariatric support groups
• Areas of expertise
  • Non-diet approach to weight management
  • Community nutrition
  • Eating disorders and disordered eating
  • Bariatric nutrition

"Using a comforting approach, I help individuals access a healthy lifestyle that is right for them. It gives me great satisfaction to guide my clients through the nutritional part of the recovery process, while they identify goals and bring about personal development. Get support to heal and grow."